The Zimbabwe Warriors are set to do battle against Senegal in a crucial AFCON 2017 Group B encounter on Thursday.
The Warriors who drew against Algeria in the opening encounter will require nothing other than victory if they entertain any chances of progressing to the next round.
The two teams will be meeting for the 8th time, with Zimbabwe having won more matches than their West African opponents. While no draws have been recorded between the 2 teams, Zimbabwe has won 4 while Senegal have won 3 matches.
The last time the two teams met was again at the AFCON 2006 finals where Senegal recorded a 2-0 victory subsequently dashing Warriors qualification hopes.
v Senegal 
| Games won: | 4 |
| Games drawn: | 0 |
| Games lost: | 3 |
|
Date |
Match |
Result |
|
Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 1985 | Zimbabwe 1-0 Senegal |
W |
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier | |
| 01 Sep 1985 | Senegal 3-0 Zimbabwe |
L |
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier | |
| 19 Sep 1993 | Zimbabwe 2-0 Senegal |
W |
International Friendly | |
| 03 Oct 1993 | Zimbabwe 2-0 Senegal |
W |
International Friendly | |
| 31 Jul 1999 | Zimbabwe 2-1 Senegal |
W |
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier | |
| 08 Aug 1999 | Senegal 2-0 Zimbabwe |
L |
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier | |
| 23 Jan 2006 | Zimbabwe 0-2 Senegal |
L |
Africa Cup of Nations |